Recognition of Excellence... 2018
The Awards Night - The Celebration...
As the premier event on the Equestrian Queensland calendar, the annual Awards Night brings the equestrian community together to celebrate the major achievements of our sports stars and luminaries.
Packaged within an evening of great occasion, this is the night of nights to celebrate with friends, family and acquaintances as we showcase the riders, clubs, volunteers, administrators, officials and events from with all eight sports under the Equestrian Queensland banner... Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Show Horse, Driving, Vaulting, Show Horse, Interschool and Para Equestrian.
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Administrator of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by Redshed Business Advisors, this award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution during 2018 to the administration of their equestrian sport or club. 2018 Finalists: Alison Ford, Monique Searle, Amanda Allen, Nikki Breeze, Leesa Murray and Charlotte Price 2018 WINNER: LEESA MURRAY |
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Club of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by Pryde's EasiFeed, this award recognises an EQ affiliated club that during 2018 fostered participation and engagement at all levels of the sport, showed innovation in administration, skills development, and personal growth for members and provided opportunities for a diverse range of participants as well as a broad community appeal. 2018 Finalists: Tamborine Equestrian Group, Park Ridge Adult Riding Group, Samford Equestrian Group, Maryborough Active Riders Group, Caboolture Dressage Group and Lockyer Equestrian Group 2018 WINNER: TAMBORINE EQUESTRIAN GROUP |
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Owner of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by ACE Group Inc, this award recognises the owner/s (must be an EQ member) who has contributed to the success of equestrian sport by providing horses of the highest quality to riders within the various equestrian disciplines. These horses have generally competed to an exceptional level during the year either on the State, National, or International stage. 2018 Finalists: Rose Deo, Lauren George and Graham & Linda Huddy 2018 WINNER: GRAHAM & LINDA HUDDY
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Coach of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by Sagacity Consulting, this award recognises an EA registered coach whose dedication and skill has positively influenced both human and equine athletes during 2018. The EA registered coach will have made a significant contribution to the success of individuals or teams to assist them in achieving outstanding results at the highest level of senior or junior competition. 2018 Finalists: Mattea Davidson, Tarni Woodhead, Thomas Muehlenbeck, Charlotte Price, Sarah Corr, Anjanette McClean, Guy Creighton, Evan Parker, Eleanor Osborne and Nicole Tough 2018 WINNER: CHARLOTTE PRICE
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School of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by Interschool Queensland, this award recognises an EQ affiliated school that has set itself apart from other schools through its high standard of organisation, governance, community engagement and its resounding success. This school will have provided opportunities for riders, volunteers, administrators, and officials to develop within and outside the school environment. 2018 Finalists: West Moreton Anglican College, Fairholme College, Stuartholme School and The Glennie School 2018 WINNER: THE GLENNIE SCHOOL |
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Best Groom Award
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Proudly sponsored by Caboolture Dressage Group, this award recognised those all-important, behind-the-scenes team members who work around the clock to ensure that our equine athletes get the best possible care and attention. 2018 Finalists: Jordan Weiss, Amber Couper, Helen Kolodko and Taylor Hopkins 2018 WINNER: TAYLOR HOPKINS
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Official of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by Sagacity Consulting, this award recognises an individual who has attained a level of excellence in the field of officiating (ie Course building, technical delegate and/or judging). 2018 Finalists: Zoe Dark, John Wilson, Kathy Humphrey, Christine Bradfield, Michael Dalmau, Brendan Croese, Guy Creighton and Cecily Draper 2018 WINNER: CHRISTINE BRADFIELD
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| Against All Odds Award
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Proudly sponsored by Buckham and Duffy CONSULTANTS, this award replaces the Para Equestrian of the Year Award. This award recognises an individual who has pursued their equestrian ambitions despite a disability or extremely difficult personal circumstance. The category is open to all athletes, regardless of age, who have overcome significant adversity through courage, human spirit, perseverance and resilience to consistently achieve at a high level either at local, State or National level in the past year. 2018 Finalists: Mackenzie Boundy, Paula Price, Justine Dean and Simone Saunders 2018 WINNER: MACKENZIE BOUNDY |
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Volunteer of the Year
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Proudly sponsored by Toft Endurance, this award recognises an individual who contributes to the running of equestrian sport and events in Queensland voluntarily. Administrators, coaches, and officials are not eligible to enter this category. Volunteers foster positive difference in the lives of others through support and encouragement, often with self-sacrifice and without personal gain. 2018 Finalists: Lorraine Henry, Melissa Driscoll, Judy Jackson, Kay Paulsen, John Tod, Tracey Sexton, Sue Koning, Dale McNab, Robbi & Sarah Allen, Jo Uppington and Paul Reedy 2018 WINNER: JO UPPINGTON (Accepted on her behalf by Show Horse QLD)
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Service to Sport
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This award recognises an individual who, over a number of years, has made an outstanding contribution and commitment to equestrian sport, or the industry as a whole. The recipient may be anyone who has contributed to the development and excellence of equestrian sports such as an administrator, a volunteer, a competitor, or a coach. 2018 Finalists: Michael Winwood, Ken Jensen, Clinton Peters, Kim Tenkate and Judy Jackson 2018 WINNER: JUDY JACKSON
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Event of the Year |
Proudly sponsored by AITKEN'S SADDLERY, this award recognises an event conducted in Queensland during 2019 that has provided a significant impact on community values, awareness of the sport and/or significant economic benefits. 2018 Finalists: Horseland Ipswich Brenda Wittman 2*, Southern Steel Group I3DE & EvQ State Championships, Festival of Jumping, Aquis Champions Tour, Pryde's EasiFeed Gatton World Cup and 2018 Brisbane CDI & Carl Hester Masterclass 2018 WINNER: AQUIS CHAMPIONS TOUR
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Horse of the Year |
Proudly sponsored by PRYDE'S EASIFEED, this award recognises a horse that has had exceptional performances during the year either on the State, National, or International stage and gains recognition for the sport. 2018 Finalists: Davinci L, Quero Quero, Aristede, Shes Nice and Quintago 1 2018 WINNER: ARISTEDE
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Rising Star Award |
Proudly sponsored by STUARTHOLME SCHOOL, this award recognises an athlete 18 years of age or less as at 31 December 2018 who has consistently achieved at a high level either at State, National, or International level in the past year. They will have displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport. 2018 Finalists: Rachel Barlow, Holly Tomkins, Freya Domrow, Amelia Schooley, Emily Ballard, Rebecca Gillan, Maleah Lang-McMahon, Kirsten Mackie, Ben Bates and Brooke Dougall 2018 WINNER: MALEAH LANG-MCMAHON
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Athlete of the Year |
Proudly sponsored by FINCH FARM, this award recognises an athlete who has consistently achieved at a high level either at State, National, or International level in the last year. They will have displayed excellent sportsmanship, as well as putting something back into the sport. 2018 Finalists: Billy Raymont, Emma Flavelle Watts, Jayden Brown and Jerri Dixon 2018 WINNER: BILLY RAYMONT
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